Can anyone identify?

Item must be marked "Sterling" or "925"
PHOTOS REQUIRED - marks + item
Post Reply
classy
Posts: 29
Joined: Wed May 28, 2014 4:05 pm

Can anyone identify?

Post by classy »

Any info?
Image

Image
AG2012
contributor
Posts: 5576
Joined: Fri Apr 13, 2012 9:47 am

Re: Can anyone identify?

Post by AG2012 »

Hi,
I managed to decipher ``William j.`` and ``London``
I suppose ``London`` indicates British origin, but lacking British set of sterling marks it`s silver plated.
It`s easier for you to identify more words.
Regards
silverly
moderator
Posts: 3301
Joined: Sun Nov 22, 2009 11:54 pm
Location: Virginia Beach, Virginia

Re: Can anyone identify?

Post by silverly »

Actually, I think I can make out sterling silver just below London, but a clearer image is going to be necessary to get much more out of the inscription. Also, as has already been mentioned, if you could tell us what you see, it would help tremendously.
classy
Posts: 29
Joined: Wed May 28, 2014 4:05 pm

Re: Can anyone identify?

Post by classy »

I read out "William j. -mith" (smith?)
Next line I think " Hoover New York" if that make sense?
Next line. "London"
Next line "Sterling Silver"
Next line "925 of 1000"
silverly
moderator
Posts: 3301
Joined: Sun Nov 22, 2009 11:54 pm
Location: Virginia Beach, Virginia

Re: Can anyone identify?

Post by silverly »

Maybe somebody else knows something about this, but I can't find a Hoover in New York. A clearer image is a must. There were several jewelers with the name William J Smith, so the location will be very helpful.
classy
Posts: 29
Joined: Wed May 28, 2014 4:05 pm

Re: Can anyone identify?

Post by classy »

this is the best I'm. Able to get
Image
AG2012
contributor
Posts: 5576
Joined: Fri Apr 13, 2012 9:47 am

Re: Can anyone identify?

Post by AG2012 »

Image
Traintime
contributor
Posts: 2783
Joined: Thu Jul 30, 2015 9:44 pm

Re: Can anyone identify?

Post by Traintime »

Are you sure it does not read as three cities (like Moscow (?) New York London) as you might find for the retailer?
Traintime
contributor
Posts: 2783
Joined: Thu Jul 30, 2015 9:44 pm

Re: Can anyone identify?

Post by Traintime »

Boston might fit there.
Post Reply

Return to “Sterling Manufacturers ~ American after-1860”